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Rodón, Yankees blank Rangers 1-0 to sweep 3-game series

Rodón, Yankees blank Rangers 1-0 to sweep 3-game series

NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Rodón pitched six innings of two-hit ball for his fifth straight win, and the surging New York Yankees beat the Texas Rangers 1-0 on Thursday to complete a three-game sweep.
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Ward hits another grand slam as Angels rally past sinking A's 10-5 for 7th straight win

Ward hits another grand slam as Angels rally past sinking A's 10-5 for 7th straight win

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Taylor Ward hit a go-ahead grand slam, Logan O’Hoppe also homered in a five-run seventh inning and the Los Angeles Angels rallied past the skidding Athletics 10-5 on Thursday for their seventh consecutive victory.
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A's third baseman Gio Urshela will head to the injured list with a strained hamstring

A's third baseman Gio Urshela will head to the injured list with a strained hamstring

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Athletics third baseman Gio Urshela will head to the injured list after straining his left hamstring in a loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday.
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Brewers activate pitcher Aaron Civale off injured list and DFA reliever Joel Payamps

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers activated pitcher Aaron Civale off the 15-day injured list Thursday, clearing the way for him to start the opener of a four-game series against Pittsburgh.
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Astros' Ronel Blanco placed on injured list with elbow inflammation

Astros' Ronel Blanco placed on injured list with elbow inflammation

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros placed right-hander Ronel Blanco on the 15-day injured list Thursday with inflammation in his right elbow. The move, which is retroactive to Tuesday, comes as the starter seeks a second opinion on his injury.
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Jays feeling confident in close games after two extra-inning comebacks against Padres

Jays feeling confident in close games after two extra-inning comebacks against Padres

TORONTO — Before the season began the Toronto Blue Jays got together as a team and had a long conversation about talking things over in the dugout and playing for each other more. That approach has been paying dividends in the month of May.
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Lane Thomas activated by Guardians after monthlong stint on IL

DETROIT (AP) — Cleveland Guardians center fielder Lane Thomas was activated from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and was in the lineup against the AL-best Detroit Tigers.
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Suárez outduels Márquez, Phillies beat Rockies 2-0 to sweep 4-game series

Suárez outduels Márquez, Phillies beat Rockies 2-0 to sweep 4-game series

DENVER (AP) — Ranger Suárez pitched into the seventh inning to outduel Germán Márquez, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Colorado Rockies 2-0 on Thursday to sweep the four-game series.
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Lukes has winning hit in 11th as Blue Jays win 7-6, hand slumping Padres 6th straight loss

TORONTO (AP) — Nathan Lukes hit a game-winning single in the 11th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Padres 7-6 on Thursday to complete a three-game sweep, extending San Diego’s season-worst losing streak to six.
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The Giants place winless Justin Verlander on the IL with a pec strain

The Giants place winless Justin Verlander on the IL with a pec strain

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants placed winless right-hander Justin Verlander on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a strained right pectoral muscle.
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